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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 430.32 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 430.32 and 178.97 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 430.32 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/430.32 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 430.32 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 77,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,014.50/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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